How Do You Buy A Custom Surfboard?
A custom surfboard can unlock your potential on the waves. If made correctly, a custom surfboard can be fitted to your style, ability, a particular wave type and preference. Follow these steps to buy a custom surfboard. Search online for a customer shaper on sites such as Valley Isle Surfboards, Bufo and Surfboard Shack. Custom Surfboards contains a comprehensive directory of custom shapers (see Resources below). Talk to the shaper to learn something about his personality. Look for a craftsman who’s willing to experiment with his boards. You don’t want one who is set in his ways and won’t try new designs. Ask about the shaper’s skill set. She should be adept at using cad shaping programs and machines, but you want someone with an additional expertise in hand shaping. Find out how much experience the shaper has. Ask him about his training and background. You want someone who understands the entire surfboard shaping process. Have him show you pictures of his past work. Pick someone who i
